With 2020 being the year of the presidential election, there are concerns from students regarding both candidates: Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Junior class parliamentarian Rachel Cruz describes herself as “anxious, curious, and worried” about the presidential election’s upcoming results. “ I’m curious to see what will happen under Joe Biden’s presidency, but at the […]
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Pandemic exacerbates health problems across the world.
During the coronavirus pandemic, most kids lives changed for the worse as daily activities and events were canceled. The lack of mobility and uncertainty of what the virus could do led to people staying indoors for more extended periods than usual. Now more than ever were supposed to take the lead and take care of […]
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COVID-19 opens eyes
The ongoing pandemic has given students a new outlook on school and life. “It truly has changed my perspective on life,” a junior, Karolina Hernandez, said. Hernández said that the virus has been hard on her, but it has made her appreciate her family. With a changed attitude, she proceeds to say, “The pandemic made […]
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2020-2021 school year brings concerns in how Student council fundraisers will be happening
COVID-19 has changed many school characteristics, which has been explained by our instructors, but the one thing that has not been discussed between teachers and students has been fundraisers for this school year.
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Wildfires in Washington
Burning areas in Washington state are increasing because of intense climate change. The wildfires that spread worldwide are causing air pollution to the people and increasing health risks. “This air quality has caused several problems for us and others because of the air we inhale every day. There is no clean air around, so coughs […]
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Police Persecution and National Hysteria
Police persecution, a mostly unreported event currently occurring, is high as police hysteria increases countrywide. As the year progressed, certain circumstances such as Jorge Floyd’s Death, Breana Taylor’s Death, and Jacob Blake’s death can have accelerated the cause of the anti-cop and defunding movements. These so-called movements may have good intentions in mind, but good intentions don’t always work well once implemented in the real world.
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Presidential Debate
Presidential Debate. President Donald Trump versus Vice President Joe Biden. Two candidates were making direct arguments to identify who will make a better president for America. Open discussions about the riots and the CoronaVirus outbreak. Starting September 29, and ending at 9 pm central. “Under this president, we become weaker, sicker, poorer, more divided, and […]
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With schools reopening students and parents will have to make a decision
La Joya ISD is reopening its schools again starting October 5. School reopening means students will be able to go back to school. A decision to reopen school buildings will come with restrictions and limits on the number of individuals in the classrooms. “ We’re starting phase one,” LJISD Public Relations Director Blanca E. Cantu […]
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Stocking Up!
Stocking Up! Customers at the H.E.B in Sharyland, Mission are continuing to make purchases while following social distancing guidelines. Customers have continued to make these purchases to ensure that they are providing enough food for themselves and their families. H.E.B has followed the social distancing guidelines by leaving markers on the floor to indicate the six feet distance and by leaving hand sanitizer at the exit.
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Covid-19 Student Council Communicating with students
With new officers and educational settings, new communication methods are being discussed for the students. The student council officers have been wondering how to keep in contact with students during Covid-19 online learning to allow interactions with the students. The Junior student body President is willing to keep everyone safe and suggests his idea for communication. “Mainly, I would do this by talking to them, maybe starting a group chat,” he said “I would think of what they’d prefer, like what’s more convenient for them to use. So probably, if it was on Snapchat then Snapchat, if Whatsapp then Whatsapp. It just depends on the student’s preferences.” Current Student Body Vice-President has different thoughts compared to the president. “ I thought of doing surveys and sending them out during the first period, to write suggestions that the students want,” She said, “ I do want to make it anonymous as well.” During an interview, the Former Student Body President and Vice-President had given their suggestions on keeping in contact with the rest of the class. “I think that my way of trying to keep in contact with the rest of the students is by creating google forms either for the whole class of 2022, separated group forms, or directing individual forms for the students.” said the former vice president. “I would create multiple Google meets with the students, or create one huge meet for all the students,” said the former president. “That’s going to be one of the challenges that we are going to have to face as a student council,” the president said. “we are going to try our best to find a source of communication that works for all students.” The student council is currently trying to figure out the way they plan on communicating with the students and is going to announce when the results are set.